# Firstleaf vs Geblom

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Geblom at 100% against Firstleaf's 44%. Geblom also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). Firstleaf's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (696 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Geblom sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Firstleaf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Geblom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firstleaf has 696 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Firstleaf's written reviews are positive against 100% of Geblom's.

Firstleaf ships an update fortnightly, Geblom daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Firstleaf | Geblom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (696 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstleaf-wine-scanner/id6449933795/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geblom/id6793807124/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **696** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 55 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firstleaf.com, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690631352) | [Apex Prime Tax LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793807126) |

## What reviewers say

### Firstleaf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstleaf-wine-scanner/id6449933795)

Discover your next favorite wine with instant, personalized recommendations. Simply scan a wine label, menu, or shelf to get expert-backed suggestions tailored to your taste. Build a digital wine library and refine your palate with this free pocket sommelier.

**Highlights:** Scan wine labels for instant recommendations, Personalized taste refinement, Digital wine library and taste tracking, Expert-backed wine picks, Menu and shelf scanning

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🍷 Great wine selection
- 👍 Helpful app features
- 🤗 Positive user experience
- 💰 Good value
- 🧠 Useful for discovering new wines

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working/crashing
- 🙁 Unsatisfactory customer service
- 🚢 Delivery issues
- 🤔 Limited customization options
- 😕 Inconsistent wine quality

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing or not opening
- Issues with updating preferences
- Inconsistent wine information display
- Trouble canceling membership

**Requested features**

- Add ability to purchase favorite wines
- Improve app navigation and usability
- Expand rating system beyond like/dislike
- Allow easier subscription management
- Integrate wine cellar tracking


### Geblom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geblom/id6793807124)

Effortlessly manage your groceries and reduce food waste. Scan receipts or barcodes to automatically organize your pantry, receive timely reminders for items nearing expiration, and share your inventory with household members.

**Highlights:** Receipt scanning for automatic pantry entry, Barcode scanning for individual item addition, Estimated and custom expiration date tracking, Smart reminders for expiring food, Shared pantry for household synchronization, Food waste reporting (Geblom Plus)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Geblom+ Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Geblom+ Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Firstleaf free?

Firstleaf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Geblom free?

Geblom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Firstleaf or Geblom?

Geblom is rated higher. Firstleaf averages 4.4 out of 5 from 696 ratings, while Geblom averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Firstleaf or Geblom have ads?

Neither Firstleaf nor Geblom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Firstleaf or Geblom?

Firstleaf ships an update fortnightly, and Geblom daily. Most recently, Firstleaf was updated on November 3, 2026 and Geblom on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*